I'm really sorry that you guys are missing out on this, it really is a wonderful model.

I am debating on the stand - I think an Aurora style mini scene would be good. I have some tongue depressors which I could use to make floorboards and part of the wall from JF's apartment. I think a staircase would be too much! I could use inks to stain he wood to get the dingy look.

This is a project with which to take my time not a quick throw it together weekender - I will report back on progress!_________________I've eaten things you people wouldn't believe

Tinylight I have to say that while I'm principally an 'Aliens' fan this is possibly the most beautiful kit I've ever seen. I thought long and hard about buying one but I know that the quality of the kit way exceeds my building and painting skills and I would never do it justice if I put it together and painted (or tried to paint) it.